49ers Restructure Odighizuwa's Contract, Gain Cap Space

0:00On April 24th, the San Francisco 49ers just restructured defensive tackle, Olsa Odi Hizu was contract, turning 14.5 million dollars of his salary into a signing bonus. That move freed up $11.6 million in cap space right away, giving them some serious breathing room under the salary cap. Over the cap now lists the Niners with, $42.3 million in cap space, putting them behind just three other teams, Leaguewide. They spread that bonus hit at about $2.9 million a year through 2030, with the last two years as void years to keep things flexible. Fans are buzzing on DraftA1, speculating this sets up a trade for someone big, like Pittsburgh's Alex Heismith, whose cap hit matches that exact. Number in 2026, it's got everyone thinking the Niners are hunting for Ed Rush help this weekend. But digging deeper, this lets proactive for next season when they're projected $14 million over the cap. The rollover space will flip that positive, even with $8 million in dead money looming if they cut Brandon Ayyuk after June 1st, plus.

1:06Voids on guys like Kyle Justchick, Dre Greenlaw, and others, either way it positions the 49ers smart for free agency or deals ahead, stacking chips now without burning bridges later. NFL news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day.